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Welcome back to our series chronicling the creation of our dream home—a journey marked by decisions, challenges, and the profound realization that building a dream home isn't merely about bricks and mortar. As a young couple navigating the intricate world of home construction, we empathize with the perplexity that often accompanies this process. As previously mentioned, building your dream home might feel like navigating a labyrinth of technical jargon and construction complexities, but fear not

Welcome back to our series, where we share our journey of building our dream home. Thus far, we've discussed finding the perfect lot and purchasing the ideal modern house design for our dream house. Today's article explores and explains our process for finding and hiring the right professionals to get the job done. From here on, the process becomes more technical, so buckle up.

Welcome back to our series, where we share our journey of building our dream home. As a young couple seeking our forever home, we understand the importance of making design-related and budget-wise decisions that will also become a worthwhile investment. As I already expressed in my previous article, searching and finding the right lot was an exciting and stimulating experience. We had the opportunity to learn about and consider so many factors, and it was a thrill to see how our vision...

Hi there! My name is Federica, and I'm excited to share my journey with you as my partner and I embark on the adventure of building our dream home. This is the first article in a multi-part series where I'll be covering every step to building your dream home. Whether you're a first-time home builder or a seasoned pro, I hope that this series will provide valuable insight into the process of creating a space that truly reflects your style and needs...

When it comes to building your dream home, one of the most important decisions to make is deciding the design or home style you want to go for. While many factors go into creating a successful home design, some features are more popular than others. This article will explore what makes a home design a bestseller.

Think about these last few years and how the obsession with house design ideas and home decor has grown astronomically. It is no coincidence that during this time we were spending a disproportionate amount of time at home because of the pandemic. We have been able to witness and test firsthand the effect that our house design styles have on our moods and well-being, even if we can’t put a finger on what exactly is affecting it. If you’re wondering: How can I make a good house design? ...

According to a Pinterest Predicts forecast, one of the latest home design and decor trends this 2022 is the so-called emotional escape “relax” room. Yes, folks, you read that right. It might seem odd at first, but when you consider the last two years we’ve been through, it all starts making a lot of sense.

The process of looking for a new home is daunting, which is why the prospect of a second-hand one can seem attractive, with all the details straightened out and ready for you to move right in. While this is for sure one of the perks of going for a second-hand home besides cost, which might be somewhat less expensive, there are a few things we'd like you to consider before forgoing the option of a semi-custom home. Now, the biggest and most important argument for semi-custom homes is...

Nowadays, it seems we all take a collective sigh when looking at the stock market. The situation in Ukraine, recent United States news and developments, and of course, good ol’ Coronavirus are taking the market for a nosedive: Equity markets downturn from December 2021 highs (20% approx.), high inflation (8% approx.), and slowing economic growth (negative GDP for the last Q1 and Q2 2022). As a result, these indicators have forced the Federal Reserve to take monetary policy actions...

If you've embarked on the journey of building your new home, one of the first questions you might ask yourself is, "What kind of house design and in which architectural style do I want it to be?". You might look at houses on the streets and have your opinions on functionality, aesthetics, and designs. Also, you might have grown up in a house with a particular design style, such as Craftsman, Colonial, Tudor, Victorian, Tuscan, or even Cottage style, which you might find homey and...

Back in the day, home offices used to be a "just in case I need to get something done during the weekend" type of thing, and if you didn't have one, you wouldn't have sacrificed a guest room to set up a desk and your computer. Nowadays, this has changed drastically. Today many of us work remotely and take the bulk of our tasks (if not all) from home. So, we need more than some haphazardly work set up to get us through our days with comfort and productivity. When setting up your home office...

The prospect of building a new home is daunting, and right after choosing your lot or land, many decisions are yet to come. One of them is whether you want a custom or a semi-custom home. That decision will ultimately rest on a few matters, such as your...